Should you teach three hits or just go for quick points? This article breaks down the pros and cons to help you decide what’s best for your volleyball team.
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Volleyball is an exciting and dynamic sport that requires a mix of strategy and skill. One of the most effective ways to elevate your team's game is by implementing plays. But when is the right time to use them during a match? Let’s dive in!
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Are they actually not trying? Or is something deeper going on?
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When we see the ball heading for the net, our first emotion is worry. But we can turn this into a situation that our players handle with ease and confidence! It just takes a little practice.
With this quick and easy drill, you’ll have your players not only passing out of the net, but attacking the ball back over!
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A volleyball is a volleyball, right? WRONG! Not all volleyballs are created equally, but most people can’t tell the difference. This is why I’m going to explain the different types of volleyballs, when it is best to use each, and even include a few to avoid if possible.
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Does your volleyball team only have 1 hour for practice? Use this full plan as a guide for a fun, high-energy practice session! Bonus: all drills can be adapted to any age with just a few changes!
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What ages will you have come to your camp? And when will camp be? Are the courts even available? How will you check players in? Read through this extensive list of questions to help you plan the best summer volleyball camp!
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With the constant threat of being captured, “Prisoner” is a volleyball drill that challenges players to step up and perform under pressure. And because players on the court can rescue their teammates, anyone who’s on the sidelines stays engaged in the drill, cheering loudly!
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When you think of stretching for volleyball players, two words probably come to mind: dynamic and static. Both can be beneficial, but it’s important to know when to use each. We’re going to go over the differences between static and dynamic stretching, then follow that with some video examples.
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Start any match out strong with the “first kill” mentality! Confidence in serve receive comes from high-quality reps, which your volleyball team will get plenty of in this drill!
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Run this advanced volleyball drill with high school and club teams who need to work on their block coverage! Players will get a ton of reps working on covering the block and will feel confident handling a block in a match.
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Serve receive is one of the most critical elements of volleyball. Without a decent pass in serve receive, many teams will struggle to send an aggressive attack back to their opponent. But by developing one simple skill, your players can better predict where the serve will go. This will dramatically improve your odds of passing up a playable ball. That skill?
Eye-sequencing.
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Is your athletic department creating an inclusive environment? Prospective student-athletes are paying attention to institutional reform, diversity on campus, and responses to human rights issues. Learn what recruits are looking for in 2020. By Taylor Treacy, creator of The Virago Project.
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The phrase “return to sport” might not be a concept most kids in today’s volleyball world are familiar with. Many of our kids go from club sports to school sports, then back to club—all without any time off between either. Learn how to ease your players back into sport while minimizing the risk of injury.
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Volleyball relies on quick bursts of speed. Sprinting, jumping, diving, reacting… but conditioning is important, too! Use this fun and easy volleyball game to work on serving accuracy under pressure while conditioning your athletes.
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Although peppering is fun and incorporates the basic skills of passing, setting, and hitting, some coaches are strongly opposed to the use of this classic volleyball warm-up.
In this article, I’m going to explain the pros and cons of peppering so you can better decide if this is a warm-up you want to use with your players.
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If you are a new volleyball coach and want to learn the basics of how to coach volleyball, you’re in the right place! Although there is a lot that goes into coaching, you can feel much more confident on the court by understanding these fundamentals.
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Last week I asked Get The Pancake’s Instagram followers the following question:
“Coaches: What’s one thing you wish you knew in your first season?”
And boy, did you guys deliver!
It’s important to be aware that no matter how much you prepare or how experienced you are as a player, there are going to be some lessons learned the hard way. However, this list certainly gives you a few areas to focus on!
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ACL injuries are a concern for many female volleyball players. Most, if not all, female volleyball players know a girl or know of a girl that has sustained a non-contact ACL injury. The idea of such an injury can be scary for young girls, especially with people making the claim that it’s happening more frequently than it used to.
Learn some of the reasons why these injuries happen more often in females than in males and why the number of these injuries has seemed to increase in the last few years.
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The libero position can be confusing, even for experienced coaches! Learn about libero basics, some of the more complex rules, and get explanations on the most challenging aspects of using a libero.
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